Assuming That the Quantities of Inventory on Hand During the Current

question 121

True/False

Assuming that the quantities of inventory on hand during the current year were sufficient to meet all demands for sales, a decrease in the inventory turnover for the current year when compared with the turnover for the preceding year indicates an improvement in inventory management.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, indicating the total hours that machines are operational within a set period.

Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the day-to-day operations of a business that aren't directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Materials Handling

The moving, protecting, storing, and controlling of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Material Moves

The process of transferring physical materials from one location to another within a manufacturing or distribution facility.